Malai Chicken Handi by @samsweetandspicetreats

40 min
Medium

4 servings

🍗

500 g

Chicken

🧂

1.3 ml

Salt

🌶️

2.5 ml

Black Pepper

🧅

150 g

Onion

🌶️

20 g

Green Chilies

🥜

30 g

Cashews

🌿

5 ml

Whole Spices

🫚

15 ml

Ginger Garlic Paste

🫙

5 ml

Garam Masala

🌿

15 ml

Coriander Powder

🟤

5 ml

Cumin Powder

🥣

120 ml

Yogurt

💧

180 ml

Water

🥛

60 ml

Cream

🧈

10 ml

Butter

🌿

2 tsp

Kasuri Methi

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/20

    Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, if needed.

    chicken
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/20

    Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

    chicken
    salt
    black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/20

    Set the seasoned chicken aside to marinate while preparing the sauce.

    chicken
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/20

    Heat the cooking oil in a pot over medium heat.

    cooking oil
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/20

    Fry the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.

    onion
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/20

    Add the green chili and cashews, then fry for 1 minute.

    green chili
    cashews
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/20

    Transfer the onion mixture to a blender and add 1/4 cup water.

    onion
    green chili
    cashews
    water
    🥄measuring cups

  8. Step 8/20

    Blend the mixture until it becomes a smooth cashew-onion paste.

    onion
    green chili
    cashews
    water

  9. Step 9/20

    Heat the remaining cooking oil in the pot and add the whole spices.

    cooking oil
    whole spices
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/20

    Cook the whole spices until they crackle and become fragrant.

    whole spices
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/20

    Add the ginger garlic paste and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

    ginger garlic paste
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  12. Step 12/20

    Stir in the blended cashew-onion paste and cook until oil rises to the surface.

    onion
    green chili
    cashews
    water
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/20

    Add the marinated chicken and stir until it is evenly coated in the sauce.

    chicken
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/20

    Add garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

    garam masala
    coriander powder
    cumin powder
    black pepper
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  15. Step 15/20

    Stir the spices into the chicken and cook for 1 minute.

    chicken
    garam masala
    coriander powder
    cumin powder
    black pepper
    🥄wooden spoon

  16. Step 16/20

    Add the yogurt and remaining 1/2 cup water.

    yogurt
    water
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring cups

  17. Step 17/20

    Cover the pot and slow-cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

    chicken
    🫕lid

  18. Step 18/20

    Stir in the cream, butter, and dried fenugreek leaves.

    cream
    butter
    dried fenugreek leaves
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  19. Step 19/20

    Cover the pot and steam over low heat for 10 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

    chicken
    🫕lid

  20. Step 20/20

    Serve the Malai Chicken Handi immediately while hot and creamy.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Seasoning, Vegetables, Nuts, Spices, Condiments, Dairy, Liquids

Ingredients

Chicken, Salt, Black pepper, Onion, Green chilies, Cashews, Whole spices, Ginger garlic paste, Garam masala, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, Yogurt, Water, Cream, Butter, Kasuri methi

Allergens

Tree nuts, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein, Low carbohydrate, Gluten-free

Calories

510 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 34g, Fat: 34g, Carbohydrates: 17g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 135mg, Iron: 2.2mg, Potassium: 530mg, Sodium: 340mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 230mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.8mcg, Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin D: 0.5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

20 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, lid

Appliances

stovetop, blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Curry

Occasions

Dinner, Lunch, Family meal, Weekend meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Juicy, Tender, Velvety, Thick

Flavors

Savory, Rich, Mildly spicy, Nutty, Aromatic, Buttery, Tangy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool completely before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze in individual portions,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)